Junior Buyer

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Turtle and Hughes

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Puerto Rico

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Junior Buyer is responsible for sourcing spot buy purchases and replenishing inventory items within a client's production supply crib. Key duties include selecting vendors based on price and quality, managing inventory, and resolving purchasing issues.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent, with knowledge of purchasing practices, procedures, and commodity markets. You also possess experience in preparing technical specifications and bids, along with strong sourcing and organizational skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

purchasing practices

technical specifications

bids

sourcing

Job Description

Why Turtle?

At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day!

About the Role

The Junior Buyer will be responsible for sourcing spot buy purchases and replenishing inventory items in a production supply crib located on the site of our client. This is a Monday-Friday position, 1st shift.

What You'll Do:

  • Coordinate customer needs 
  • Identify and select vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality and delivery date and place orders
  • Manage inventory
  • Identify cost savings initiatives
  • Resolve purchasing problems with vendors

What You'll Bring

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of materials, products, and the commodity market for the site
  • Experience in preparing and analyzing technical specifications and bids
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Sourcing experience
  • Organization and strong attention to detail
  • Ability to be flexible  
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • 401(k) plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Employee negotiated discounts

Who We Are

Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

What To Do Next

You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our LinkedIn: @Turtle.

Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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Turtle and Hughes

Turtle is a global leader in electrical distribution, industrial MRO, automation, technology, supply chain solutions, and energy management, providing one of the industry’s most comprehensive ranges of services and solutions. As a fourth-generation, family-owned Certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) with over 100 years of history, Turtle's project teams bring together operations, logistics and product specialists to go beyond transactional customer relationships and deliver mission critical solutions you need today while preparing you to meet the high-stakes challenges of tomorrow. With decades-long vendor partnerships and versatile engineering capabilities such as cyber security, digital infrastructure modernization, and material management, our company is driven by radical collaboration, technical expertise, innovation, and sustainability.
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